Temenuzhka Petkova
Bulgaria's Gas Hub Proposal 'Not on Agenda' in Moscow
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has made clear that Bulgaria's intentions to build a "gas hub" are not being discussed in Moscow.
He has told the Bulgarian National Radio that, while Moscow "has learned from the media of the idea of Bulgaria... to set up a gas hub", it has never been officially put forward, since there have been no such submissions to his ministry to date.
Bulgaria-Romania Gas Pipeline to Open in August
The Austrian company Habau is to complete the long-anticipated first gas interconnector between Romania and Bulgaria by August 2016 after it signed a contract with the gas operators of the two countries - Transgaz and Bulgartransgaz in Sofia on Wednesday.
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Austria's Habau Signs Deal to Build Last Section of Bulgaria-Romania Gas Link
Bulgartransgaz and Transgaz, the gas transmission operators of Bulgaria and Romania, have signed a contract with Austria's Habau PPS Pipeline Systems SRL for the construction of the last section of a gas gas link between the two southeast European countries.
Six Companies Submit Offers to Use Bulgaria-Greece Gas Link
Bulgaria's government has received six indicative offers to use capacity of the gas interconnector that is to be built between Bulgaria and Greece, Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova has said.
Bulgarian Energy Minister Foresees Decrease in Electricity Prices
Bulgarian Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova is predicting a possible decrease in the prices of electricity due to the falling prices of natural gas.
In an interview for the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) on Friday, Petkova said that the expected decrease in the price of natural gas is slightly above 20 %.
Shell to Explore Bulgaria's Offshore Silistar Gas Field
Shell Exploration and Production BV, part of the Royal Dutch Shell Group, will explore Bulgaria's offshore Silistar 1-14 block for oil and natural gas deposits.
The gas field has an area of 6893 square kilometers and is located in the continental shelf of the exclusive economic zone of Bulgaria in the Black Sea.
Bulgaria Govt, Shell to Sign Gas Exploration Agreement
Bulgaria and Shell are set to sign an agreement for offshore gas exploration on Tuesday, the government has announced.
Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova and Shell Exploration&Production BV Eileen Wilkinson with take part in the ceremony that is due on Tuesday morning at the Council of Ministers.
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has also been invited to attend.
Petyo Ivanov to Replace Jacklen Cohen as Head of Bulgarian Energy Holding
Jacklen Cohen, head of Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) company, has been dropped from the board of directors of the state-owned group, the Energy Ministry has announced.
Cohen has been replaced as board member by Bulgargaz CEO Petyo Ivanov under a decision of Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova.
Bulgaria Energy Min Denies 'Plans to Circumvent Ukraine Gas Routes'
The Balkan gas hub project put forward by Bulgaria is not aimed at going around Ukraine's gas transportation network, Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said on Saturday.
Strong Winds Expected Across Bulgaria after Two Days of Heavy Snow
Weather authorities in Bulgaria have issued a Code Yellow warning for 11 of the country's 28 regions over gale-force winds.
The regions affected are Silistra, Dobrich, Varna, Razgrad, Shumen, Targovishte, Burgas, Sliven, Yambol, Haskovo, and Kardzhali.